Best Carolina Shrimp And Grits Recipes

SOUTH CAROLINA SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Make the grits: Place grits in a bowl, and cover with cold water by about 3 inches. Stir grits so that bits of husk rise to the top; pour off top layer of water. Strain through a fine sieve, and transfer to a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 5 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, whisking, until beginning to thicken. Reduce heat, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom and sides of pan with a wooden spoon, until thick and creamy, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cook garlic, onion, and bell pepper in bacon fat, stirring occasionally, until just tender but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high; push vegetables to edge of skillet. Add oil, and heat until shimmering. Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes. Flip, and sear for 1 minute. Push shrimp to edge of skillet; sprinkle flour into center. Cook, stirring flour into vegetable-shrimp mixture, for 2 minutes. Add stock. Simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, and stir in reserved bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
• Just before serving, heat grits over medium-low. Stir in cheese and butter; season with salt and pepper. Serve shrimp over grits on warmed plates.

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in inner pot. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. , Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. If desired, top with additional parsley.

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND GRITS CORNBREAD FROM MARTHA WHITE®

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400º F. Return 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to 10 1/4-inch Lodge cast iron skillet. Stir together egg, milk, 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, butter, cheese, and cornbread mix in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in half the reserved bacon, red peppers and 1/4 cup green onions. Pour into prepared skillet and spread evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• HEAT 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and oil in 12-inch Lodge cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until shrimp turns pink, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and lemon juice and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in hot sauce to taste.
• TOP cornbread with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup green onions. Serve immediately.

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For Shrimp
• Dice all peppers and onions and set aside.
• Sprinkle shrimp with ceyenne pepper
• In a large pan cook bacon until crispy and then add Andouille or Chorizo and warm through
• Add peppers, onion and garlic and cook until tender
• In a small sauce pan melt butter, add flour and cook until it browns a little. Slowly add broth until you have a thick roue.
• Add shrimp to vegtables and cook through
• Fold in roue. Can add salt and pepper to taste but shouldn't need either.
• For Grits
• Cook grits according to package directions
• Mix in cheese and sour cream. Should be thick enough to spoon out.
• Serve shrimp on grits in bowls